EXCEED January/February 2018 Vol 35 No:1 | Page 18

MM 4X4 Lockup –mate

Now let’s face it, the Pajero is a pretty good tug for towing. Plenty of retirees out there doing a lap or just cruising around with the van in tow and visiting some fantastic destinations around our great country. Saving a few bucks in fuel would also be high on the list for anyone who tows a decent size rig behing their Pajero. So here is a product that is going to save you fuel and your transmission services over time. MM 4x4 Lockup-mate is an innovative new product that will automatically lock/ unlock control of the Torque Converter lockup clutch.

FEATURES

General Benefits of lockup-mate

- Significantly reduces automatic transmission heat build-up and help avoid over-heating related transmission failures.

- Improved fuel economy ( The unit will pay for itself in the long run)

- Micro-processor controlled (Provides advanced lockup control and features)

- Fully automatic operation (Easy to use)

- Doesn’t change the factory ECU software (No re-mapping of the transmission ECU required)

- Simpler installation with comprehensive installation instructions

- DIY saves money, or reduces cost if installed by an auto-electrician.

Lockup-mate Operation

Fully automatic lock/unlock control of the Torque Converter lockup clutch, simple operation for the driver.

Lockup controller uses Speed, RPM, Throttle Pedal position, 4WD mode, transmission mode (SPORT or DRIVE) and current gearComplex logic to ensure the TCC is locked up whenever possible.

Vehicle status is obtained from the vehicle’s internal vehicle digital network (CANBus), via connection to the car’s existing OBD2 port. Precise and reliable information

Simpler installation – no cutting of wires to obtain vehicle information.

Immunity to electrical noise

Still use your favourite OBD2 devices as it won’t interfere with them. Doesn’t use OBD2 messages and passively listens to the CANBus, so it’s compatible with your existing Scan-gauge, GPS HUD etc

Works when transmission is in either SPORT or DRIVE mode. Optimum heat saving results are obtained in SPORT mode – You shift gears to maximise lockup time. Keeping the blue light on helps keep the transmission cool!

Can be enabled or disabled using the switch and can be switched off if desired

Small custom switch/led , Discrete and simple installation

LED indication of lockup status, driver knows when TCC is locked

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